Lifeway Research Archives - Page 6 of 10

3 ways churches can work for unity without uniformity

June 29, 2023

Just below a ground-floor window in the Ministry of Justice in Paris, France is a marble shelf engraved with a horizontal line and the word

Tips for reaching your community this Fourth of July

June 22, 2023

In a 2021 Lifeway Research study, 76% of pastors said fostering connections with unchurched people is one of their greatest needs. As your church makes plans to

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10 ministry tips to make the most of your summer

May 25, 2023

For most pastors and church leaders, summer means having more flex time in their schedules. It is an excellent time to prepare for the upcoming

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Study: More pastors leading the way with adoption, foster care efforts

May 11, 2023

More pastors are encouraging members to adopt and provide foster care at a time when adoptions have declined in the U.S. A Lifeway Research study

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How to honor your pastor’s wife this Mother’s Day

May 10, 2023

Mother’s Day is a special time when we get to reflect on the women who have poured into us as moms and spiritual mothers. They help

Study: Churchgoers still tithing, but opinions vary on where and how

April 26, 2023

Most churchgoers say tithing is a biblical command and give at least 10% of their income. But they have more diverse opinions on the “where”

Study: Increasing number of Christians use payday loans, want more regulations

April 13, 2023

Finding themselves in a tough financial hole, many people have attempted to use payday loans to dig themselves out, a newly released study reported. Self-identified

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Study: Should churches ‘count’ online attendance?

March 31, 2023

With the rise in online church services, many have different opinions on the acceptability or validity of online church attendance for those with the ability

Study: Church growth key factors include small groups, intentional participation

March 8, 2023

As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups. However, churches continue